Display Quality for slideshows

How do I improve slideshow quality. I am using professional quality settings. I have tried different resolution camera output but it doesn't make any difference. Images are very soft and small. When I create an Iphoto slideshow with the same pics I get a full screen and better resolution. Any ideas?

Yes, large display - I'm outputting to a Panasonic
AE900 projector and putting up a 90 inches diagonal
picture.
nice setup.. OSX with Front Row is a good platform for HTPC. Unfortunately the picture quality is not as good as what you can obtain with PC's. but it is still plenty good. Then again, if you will watch DVD's only, I would recommend getting an upconverting DVD player (Oppo is a good brand for 200 bucks aprox). Again, check out the avsforums, you'll find plenty of useful info and very helpful people.
Gmas.

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